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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.92, 1,322.86 and 472.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.92, 1,322.86 and 472.25 is: 707.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.92 : 1,322.86 = 472.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.92/1,322.86 = 472.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.92x = 1,322.86 × 472.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.92x = 624,720.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,720.64/882.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.56

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